Lonely Planet names Bhutan the world's best tourist destination in 2020

Wondering where to travel next year? The best destinations to travel have finally been revealed in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2020 on October 22.

Bhutan has been chosen as the number one country to visit in 2020. Lonely Planet granted the title to this tiny Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan based on its rich culture and tradition, as well as its pristine natural environment.

Adding to its charm is the unique concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH), where Bhutan is the only country in the world that measures success in terms of ‘happiness’ and not just by economic growth or GDP.

The recommendation was made by visitors across the world and the online editors of the Lonely Planet group.

“Bhutan really taps into one of the themes of this year’s Best in Travel, which is the growing awareness in sustainability and in looking after the things that make our world so beautiful, Bhutan is playing a leading role in that,” said Tom Hall, Vice-President of experience at Lonely Planet.

LONELY PLANET'S BEST TRAVEL DESTINATIONS FOR 2020:

​Top 10 Countries:

1. Bhutan
2. England
3. North Macedonia
4. Aruba
5. Eswatini
6. Costa Rica
7. The Netherlands
8. Liberia
9. Morocco
10. Uruguay